And Orlando City remains undefeated after three rounds Major League Soccer (MLS) is -to a large extent- because of the interruptions Peter Gallius. The Peruvian goalkeeper showed up to save the field last season and this weekend he returned to save the team against DC United at the Audi Field Stadium.
It was 27 minutes into the first half when Russell Canouse burst down the right flank and found space to send a venomous cross into the heart of the box. The defenders of the visiting team were incomprehensible and the ball landed at the feet of Christian Benteke, who went along with the metaphysics of the Peruvian National Team.
When everything seemed to indicate that the former Liverpool striker should have decided at point blank range to make it 1-0 on the scoreboard, his shot was met with a quick reaction from the Welshman and he was left with a goal shout on the edge. Applause fell from the stadium of Washington for ‘Octopus’, who again became immeasurable to maintain his goal.
Things changed in the complementary stage and Orlando City took the lead thanks to a perfect finish by Duncan McGuire (53′), after a pass by Dagur Dan Þórhallsson. Since then, the local team has gone all out to seek equality, which required several interventions from ‘San Pedro’.
However, as much as Wales were tormented with four minutes saved, Christopher Durkin was unable to do so with a shot of 80. In this way, DC United found the tie that they were looking for, thus saving a point against the most famous approach of those led by Oscar Pareja.
How much to play Orlando City again?
Orlando City will be active again next Wednesday, March 15, when Tigres UANL takes to the Exploria Stadium, in the corresponding obligation of the second leg of the Concachampion round of 16. The match is scheduled for 7:15 pm (Peruvian time) and will be broadcast by ESPN and Star Plus.
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